adamteo 2 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Even though this is my 2nd BTO and 2nd renovation. There is always something to learn. Learnt a lot from the seniors in these forums and guess it is time to pay it forward.Keys collection was on 11 Mar 2014. Started sourcing around for reno id/contractors since Dec 2013. Practically emailed to nearly most of the recommended reno id/contractors within renotalk. Totally swarmed by quotes and emails and calls. Ended up it is about our budget. It is not exactly going for the cheapest per se but with one whom we can talk to and relate to.Here is the floorplan as per usual. 5 room BTO.More updates in a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamteo 2 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Over the 2 months since Dec 2013 to Feb 2014, think we met up with more than 15 reno id/contractors. Most of them tried to push their standard package and design which we were not keen. We had our ideas as to what we want, there was no theme...just practicality, some fengshui criteria and utilizing every bit of space for storage. As we did not take the standard tiles, doors, etc. Our quotes based on our requirements or the ID' ideas range from $28k to $55k !We ended up signing with the first reno ID whom we met and intro-ed by a fren as we felt we can "connect" with him and felt comfortable with. Even my kid loved him. When a small kid likes a person, it shows a lot. Will arrange my 3D pics and be posting soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troublemaker 31 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Good that u hv chosen your ID. That is really a tiring process! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guojiawen 101 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Welcome!We have about the same layout. Look forward to your reno progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Welcome to RT Good luck to your Reno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfredt 27 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 yah man, i talked to more than 20 different IDs, contractors, designers before deciding. it is important that the working relationship is good, else will cause a lot of stress.have a good reno experienceGood that u hv chosen your ID. That is really a tiring process! Over the 2 months since Dec 2013 to Feb 2014, think we met up with more than 15 reno id/contractors. Most of them tried to push their standard package and design which we were not keen. We had our ideas as to what we want, there was no theme...just practicality, some fengshui criteria and utilizing every bit of space for storage. As we did not take the standard tiles, doors, etc. Our quotes based on our requirements or the ID' ideas range from $28k to $55k !We ended up signing with the first reno ID whom we met and intro-ed by a fren as we felt we can "connect" with him and felt comfortable with. Even my kid loved him. When a small kid likes a person, it shows a lot. Will arrange my 3D pics and be posting soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamteo 2 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Our reno officially started on 14 Mar. As of today when we checked. All the tiles are done, pulling of lighting cables more or less done. Kitchen water pipes/gas pipes, base all done. Service yard tiles settled. Will post some pics when back home tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamteo 2 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Foyer area (imagine the altar flipped and facing the door)Living Area (a lot of amendments here)Master Bedroom (Mostly ok)My boy's roomKitchen (Slight additions) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makanology 29 Report post Posted March 27, 2014 Pink kitchen - I like! How did you convince the hubby? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamteo 2 Report post Posted March 27, 2014 Pink kitchen - I like! How did you convince the hubby?Hi Makanology, I am the hubby and was the one whom suggested...haha...more of maroon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stralph 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Perhaps U like to consider choosing maroon for kitchen cabinets coz my sis had this colour and it made the kitchen very dark during the day where we dont turn on the lights. She kinda regret not choosing lighter colours. Edited March 27, 2014 by Stralph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted March 27, 2014 Hi Makanology, I am the hubby and was the one whom suggested...haha...more of maroon. Hahaha I remember 1 forumer say this before : Making the wife happy is a happy husband ~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamteo 2 Report post Posted March 27, 2014 Perhaps U like to consider choosing maroon for kitchen cabinets coz my sis had this colour and it made the kitchen very dark during the day where we dont turn on the lights. She kinda regret not choosing lighter colours.It is more for fengshui reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheryl LY 2 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 hello neighbour!nice kitchen you have there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamteo 2 Report post Posted April 2, 2014 Did cabling for my place to take advantage of the already ran cat6 phone cables. Busy day today. Lights and flooring all done up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
